- December 2, 2024
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Siesta Photobomber Larry Frankel
Photo by Ian SwabyMegan Roach, Cassandra Roach and Brittaney Cadmus, and Brittaney's daughter Mia Bella Cadmus, 4 helped represent The Frog Hop trolley service.
Photo by Ian SwabyJason Harless, who co-owns the local branch of Pink's Window Services with his wife Tori Harless, walks with his son Tristan Harless, 5. His daughter Isla Harless, 3, was also in the parade.
Photo by Ian SwabyDonna Simon and Sienna Simon, 2, watch as a flurry of snow comes down from the Air Force One float.
Photo by Ian SwabyLeo Hopen, 3, accepts candy from Jason Harless of Pink's Window Services.
Photo by Ian SwabyLiam Amstutz and Parker Weathers, 3, wave as Santa Claus approaches.
Photo by Ian SwabyDean DuBois and Harley DuBois, 4, watch as Santa Claus approaches.
Photo by Ian SwabyNancy Gorsha, Cameron Mears, 11, Sophia Orzechwski, 14 and Brady Mears, 14, welcome Santa Claus.
Photo by Ian SwabyStaff from Michael Saunders & Company gather at their float.
Photo by Ian SwabyMegan Roach gives Remington Kanter, 2, a pat on the head.
Photo by Ian SwabyThe Siesta Key Wine Bar float offered a variety of tropical decor.
Photo by Ian SwabyTom Dodge of Siesta Key Wine Bar shows off colorful plumage.
Photo by Ian SwabyLynn Hagan, Jody Mack and Cindy Burke-McGuire carry the Tranquility by the Sea banner.
Photo by Ian SwabySanta Claus arrives in Siesta Key Village.
Photo by Ian SwabyMick Woolerton, his significant other Bailey Seiner and her parents Becky and Henry Seiner rode in the parade as a family.
Photo by Ian SwabyBecky and Henry Seiner had plans for the holidays that included riding in the Siesta Key Holiday Parade, but first they had to replace drywall and floors after Hurricane Helene.
However, due to efforts which they say involved the community's helping hand, they moved back into their home two weeks ago.
They then welcomed their daughter Bailey Seiner and her significant other Mick Woolerton, with the four of them riding together in the parade on Nov. 30.
"They did it all for Thanksgiving, for us to come down, and for the parade," said Bailey Seiner.
Ann Frescura, executive director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, which manages the event, said the parade has at least 20 entrants this year, which she called "exactly where we need to be."
New this year, families could meet Santa Claus before the parade rather than after, at the Chamber's office and Visitor Center at 5223 Avenida Navarra, which also offered an art activity for kids.
Frescura said this helped to build awareness of the location, which the Chamber has occupied since May.
"It's a nice family tradition that we're very proud to continue here in the village to support the local tourism base, and obviously, the local businesses as well," Frescura said.
